CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 21 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today I'm releasing the Albanese Government's second Intergenerational Report, which shows the pace of change is accelerating and intensifying globally and here at home. The IGR shows the risks to our economy and the pressures on our budget are serious, but our advantages as Australians are substantial. The report confirms Australia is better placed and better prepared to deal with rapid change than most...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 21 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli * The Crisafulli Government is delivering a series of G'day Little Queenslanders events for the State's youngest residents and their families. * Toowoomba is hosting the final community event of the 2026 series on October 18. * YoungestQueenslanders welcome to come and see Bluey and Bingo at the Bluey L...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 21 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander * The Crisafulli Government acts to protect Queensland's international cricket calendar and legacy beyond 2032. * World-first hybrid wicket model will see TheGabba's legacy live ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 21 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett * The Crisafulli Government is delivering support for local governments to respond to serious biosecurity threats, in line with its commitment to stronger biosecurity measures across Queensland * H5 bird flu and foot-in-mouth disease response exercises to be undertaken in north, central and southern Queenslan...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 21 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy Assistant Minister for Primary Industry Development, Water and Western Queensland Mr Sean Dillon * The Crisafulli Government is calling for public feedback on the draft water plan for the Georgina and Diamantina catchment. * It wi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 21 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth The Honourable Sam O'Connor * Major milestone reached in delivering supported housing for vulnerable young Queenslanders with construction contract awarded for Toowoomba Youth Foyer. * The 40 apartments and 24/7 support will provide stable housing for 16 to 25-year-olds experiencing or at risk of homelessnes...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 21 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force An Iranian national appeared before the NSW Bail Division Court on Saturday (19 September, 2026) charged for allegedly assaulting another detainee at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre. Police allege the man, 32, used an improvised weapon to wound a second man, 46, on Friday (18 September, 2026). It's alle...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 21 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Search vision is available via Hightail. A West Australian man is scheduled to appear before Perth Magistrates Court today (21 September, 2026) charged with possessing child exploitation material following an alleged detection at Perth Airport last month. The AFP charged the East Bunbury man, 25, after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers allegedly identified child exploitation material o...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 21 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Thank you for the invitation to officially open Climate Group's Climate Week NYC 2026. It's great to be here with so many champions of climate action. Your CEO - Helen Clarkson. Your Chair - my friend Mike Rann. And of course, Ed Milliband. Last year my Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, addressed this gathering with a message of hope about the vast global move towards renewable...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 21 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: At a time of global uncertainty and major challenges, Australia is an untiring advocate for peace and security. We understand that this is best achieved through international cooperation, which is why we are launching our campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, to serve a two-year term from 2029 to 2030. Australia is seeking a seat because a safer world is one governed by rules, n...